Calculating Task Scores

Step scores are summed to determine the task score for each of the three tasks. The score for Task 3 is multiplied by two to reflect the double weighting of the task. Tasks that are not submitted receive a score of zero.

At least three raters contribute to scoring the assessment.

Calculating the Overall Assessment Score

The three task scores are summed to determine the overall assessment score. As noted above, the score for Task 3 is doubled.

Fair, Unbiased and Accurate Scoring

All raters:

are required to participate in a rigorous training program that includes demonstration of understanding of the standards, task directions, rubrics and more

must acquire mastery of the scoring process through multiple practice sessions

must take and pass a certification test verifying their mastery of accurate scoring processes every time they score

All identifying information provided by you at registration is removed from responses to prevent raters from knowing your identity. When scoring resubmitted tasks, raters do not have access to any prior scores.

Scoring follows a conditional double scoring model in that each task will be single scored, but if a total task score is within a defined proximity of reaching the overall passing requirement, one additional rater will independently score the task.

Scoring leaders are assigned to supervise all scoring activity. As part of this work, scoring leaders also conduct random back readings of tasks that were scored. If an error in scoring is detected, the error will be corrected.